The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1594] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Miss Senhouse (Patient) / 29 November 1778 / (Outgoing)
Reply in summary of directions for Miss Senhouse of Netherhall who has sores on her feet. Unsigned. Unusually found on loose sheet and annotated to link with incoming letter.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1594 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/684 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 29 November 1778 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply in summary of directions for Miss Senhouse of Netherhall who has sores on her feet. Unsigned. Unusually found on loose sheet and annotated to link with incoming letter. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:998] |
Case of Miss Senhouse, a child recovering from chicken pox. |
3 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2379] | Patient | Miss Senhouse |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Netherhall Estate | Maryport | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
Miss Senhouse of Nether Hall 29 Nov. 1778
Has sores on each foot the outside of the right
hand, one finger of the ↑same↑ hand had a sore
but is skinned over, there is a hard swelling
on the hand and finger.
Above the left elbow there is a large ab¬
cess, without inflammation or signs of
breaking; is very soft and seems to spread.
The parts are very painful to the touch,
and are affected by cold air.
Frequently in the day is seized with
twichings in the lower extremities, which
give her great pain.
Had a Complaint in her bowels, and
tenesmus; is much troubled with ascha¬
rides; these cause tenesmus. She took
toasted rhubarb in two grain doses twice
a day ; her bowels were relieved, but the
tenesmus still recurs at times.
Was much emaciated about a month
or five weeks ago when but is now much
fatter; is in better health; appetite good;
and sleeps well
Remedies left off six weeks ago when
she first had the complaint in her bowels
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Applications changed. Wash milk and
water --- Poultice bread, milk, and
fresh butter --- Is to take the asses milk
immediately
[Page 3]
Miss Senhouse
Novr. 1778.
9. p. 93.
Diplomatic Text
Miss Senhouse of Nether Hall 29 Nov. 1778
Has sores on each foot the outside of the right
hand, one finger of the ↑same↑ hand had a sore
but is skinned over, there is a hard swelling
on the hand and finger.
Above the left elbow there is a large ab¬
cess, without inflammation or signs of
breaking; is very soft and seems to spread.
The parts are very painful to the touch,
and are affected by cold air.
Frequently in the day is seized with
twichings in the lower extremities, which
give her great pain.
Had a Complaint in her bowels, and
tenesmus; is much troubled with ascha¬
rides; these cause tenesmus. She took
toasted rhubarb in two grain doses twice
a day ; her bowels were relieved, but the
tenesmus still recurs at times.
Was much emaciated about a month
or five weeks ago when but is now much
fatter; is in better health; appetite good;
and sleeps well
Remedies left off six weeks ago when
she first had the complaint in her bowels
[Page 2]
Applications changed. Wash milk and
water --- Poultice bread, milk, and
fresh butter --- Is to take the asses milk
immediately
[Page 3]
Miss Senhouse
Novr. 1778.
9. p. 93.
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